Project Manager-Thermal Generation

Stantec; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Project Manager in Austin, Texas, to lead energy projects across North America, particularly in thermal generation. This role requires substantial management expertise, collaboration skills, and a strong focus on client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in power generation, a B.S. in Engineering, and proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools.

Stantec offers a comprehensive benefits package and is committed to equal employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in power generation projects.
• 5 years in business development as a seller-doer.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide project management expertise.
• Manage Energy projects/programs.
• Support client satisfaction through excellence.

Skills

Engineering design and construction experience

Project management expertise

Strong leadership and coordination skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Excel)

Job description

About the Role

At Stantec, we know the work we do matters. From decarbonizing mines to modernizing electric grids and building the infrastructure that fuels communities, we’re powering the world. Our clients come to us with their biggest, most complex challenges because that’s where we thrive. And we’re looking for problem solvers, high achievers, and visionaries to help us.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a Project Manager for our Energy & Resources business line to lead multi‑discipline project teams in the pursuit and execution of thermal generation projects focused on Texas and the Southwest U.S. region. The project scope will be for either Owner’s Engineer or Detailed Engineering/Design services for reciprocating engine, simple cycle, combined cycle, and/or repowering projects that serve the utility, IPP, and data center market. The Project Manager will provide leadership to these state‑of‑the‑art projects to support business line growth and consistently deliver projects successfully. In this role you will support our culture of internal and external client service, build our strength in understanding and anticipating client needs and expectations, execute strategies to advance the client’s project objectives and manage risk, establish priorities, promote alignment of the project team, and resolve emergent problems. The selected Project Manager will serve as a “seller‑doer” in assisting in business development, and then leading projects to successful completion. Projects are in North America. This role is instrumental in our business line helping to lead the energy transition projects across North America.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide project management expertise to our team.
• Manage Energy projects/programs.
• Support and contribute to our Project Management best practices and methodology in alignment with our Project Management Frameworks and our culture of excellence in executing projects.
• Coordinate with leadership, discipline leads, inter‑discipline teams, high value engineering centers, clients, regulatory entities, vendors and sub‑contractors.
• Coordinate with leadership to ensure alignment and consistency of project execution.
• Contribute to client satisfaction by building a culture of excellence and accountability within the Project Management community. Support client relationship management efforts by coaching and mentoring staff.
• Practice effective business discipline across our business line to ensure proactive monitoring and project management related to resources, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Identify and resolve project execution gaps (people, processes, and systems) in collaboration with leadership.
• Provide accurate feedback and develop action plans to implement lessons learned, opportunities for improvement and industry best practices.
• Support BC Leadership in resource management processes, recruitment, succession planning, and coaching/mentoring for PMs and Project Leaders.
• Lead or support proposals as required.
• Support mentorship and development of junior staff.
• Achieve utilization target as agreed annually.

Qualifications

• Engineering design and construction experience with power plant projects.
• Expertise in Project management including team leadership, resource management, scheduling, project controls, reporting and document controls.
• Strong leader and team player, collaborator, and communicator with strong interpersonal skills and experience in managing a team.
• Project management experience in leading projects utilizing various delivery models such as EPC (Engineer Procure Construct), DBB (Design Bid Build), ECI (Early Contractor Involvement) etc.
• Knowledge of multi‑discipline engineering services related to energy projects.
• Experience in business development, proposal, and budget development.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work across multiple offices and geographies.
• Problem‑solving skills, including the ability to identify when a project is in trouble (e.g., deviations from baseline scope, schedule, or budget) and ability to take corrective action to address the problem.
• Ability to travel to US and Canadian offices and client sites, as required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills and aptitude for problem solving.
• Proficient in the Microsoft 365 platform including Teams and SharePoint with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel would being beneficial.
• Candidate must be resident in Texas with ability to physically work in a Stantec office, preferably in Stantec’s Houston Office. Candidates will also be considered for other Stantec offices in Texas.
• Must have good driving record and valid Driver's License.
• Prior to employment with Stantec, this position may require the successful passing of a drug and alcohol screen.

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering disciplines, or related fields.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience working on power generation projects, as Owner’s Engineer projects (all phases - development through construction) and/or detailed engineering/design projects.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, and/or as a “seller-doer”.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred, but not required.
• Position will primarily work in an office setting.
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Location

Primary Location: United States | TX | Houston

Other Locations

United States | TX | Austin

Employment Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.